3 Celtic stars who will be very important vs Rangers

When club football returns after the international break, Celtic are set to face the Rangers in one of the most important Glasgow Derbies in a long, long time. For the first time in almost a decade, the Premiership title race looks set to go down to the wire and thus, the two remaining league games between the two sides could very well end up deciding the fate of the trophy.

Both teams are in decent form at the moment. While Celtic have shined in domestic competitions, the Rangers have had a good run in Europe this season, even getting past Borussia Dortmund in the knockout phase of the Europa League.

Form often goes out of the window when the two Glasgow giants meet though. As things stand, three points separate the two sides.

Under the management of Ange Postecoglou, Celtic always go for the win. But even a draw away at Ibrox could be a massive result for the club.

3 Celtic stars who will be very important vs Rangers

Here are three Celtic players who will be very important when the Hoops face the Rangers at Ibrox, in one of the most important Glasgow Derbies in years:

Giorgos Giakoumakis

It is hard to imagine now but coming out of the winter break, most people had already written Giakoumakis off as a transfer mistake on the part of Celtic.

The Greek striker had not managed to remain fit for any considerable length of time since arriving at Parkhead in the summer and even when he was on the pitch, he did not look very impressive.

Things have taken almost a 180 degree turn since the turn of the year though. Giakoumakis has been nothing short of magnificent over the past couple of months and the Hoops might be relying on him to find the back of the net against the Rangers.